18 days in Benoni & Western Cape Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas and then try to win big at Emperors Palace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Mon): stroll through Central Park Trails, stroll through The Cradle of Humankind, and then stop by Amatuli Artefacts.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Benoni tour planner.

Johannesburg to Benoni is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In August, daytime highs in Benoni are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Knysna.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Knysna: Robberg Nature Reserve (in Plettenberg Bay) and The Crags (Birds of Eden, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll through Knysna Elephant Park, explore the striking landscape at Knysna Heads, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Trinity Church, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Garden Route National Park.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Knysna road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Benoni to Knysna takes 12.5 hours. Traveling from Benoni in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 13°C in Knysna. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Oudtshoorn.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): explore the fascinating underground world of Cango Caves, cruise along Swartberg Pass, and then don't miss a visit to Roger Young Gallery. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cango Wildlife Ranch, experience rural life at Safari Ostrich Farm, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Dutch Reformed Mother Church.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Oudtshoorn online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Knysna to Oudtshoorn takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Knysna in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Oudtshoorn, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Montagu.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at IBIS Gallery and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Drostdy Museum, then do a tasting at Marbrin Olive Growers, and then savor the flavors at American Dream Cars.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Montagu road trip planning website.

Drive from Oudtshoorn to Montagu in 3 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Montagu can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hermanus.

Explore Hermanus' surroundings by going to Shark Diving (in Gansbaai), Oneiric Wines (in Elgin) and Betty's Bay (Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens & Stony Point Penguin Colony). There's lots more to do: stroll through Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary, take in the dramatic natural features at Seaside Dunes, and go for a walk through Hermanus Cliff Path.

For ratings and more tourist information, use the Hermanus online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Montagu to Hermanus takes 2 hours. In August in Hermanus, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Cape Town.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take some stellar pictures from Cape Point, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lion's Head, go for a stroll along the water at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and examine the collection at District Six Museum.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cape Town attractions planner.

You can drive from Hermanus to Cape Town in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in August, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.